Ayo Fayose’s Brother Says Ex-Governor Ready To ‘Carry Wike’s Bag’ For Money
Ayo Fayose’s Brother Says Ex-Governor Ready To ‘Carry Wike’s Bag’ For Money
The comments also extended to allegations against the judiciary, with Isaac Fayose questioning government priorities and integrity in public projects.
Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Peter Fayose, has stirred a controversy with remarks suggesting that his elder brother is willing to align with Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for financial gain.
In a statement made during an interview with NewsCentral TV, Isaac Fayose was quoted as saying, “Anywhere the money is, my brother is ready to carry Wike’s bag. As long as money is involved.”
He further criticised what he described as a lack of principle in political conduct, stating, “How can you stand for nothing, how can you kill your goodwill on earth, do you remember Yar’adua children, it’s the same way in the next twenty years, nobody will remember Tinubu’s children.”
The comments also extended to allegations against the judiciary, with Isaac Fayose questioning government priorities and integrity in public projects.
“Tell me another sector that Wike has built quarters for in this country, it’s only judiciary, just to get their judgment when they want it. 2027 election is already rigged,” he said.
The remarks come amid ongoing political realignments and heightened tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key political figures across party lines engaging in strategic positioning.
Neither Ayodele Fayose nor Nyesom Wike has officially responded to the statements at the time of filing this report.
In November 2025, in a social media message that went viral, Isaac Fayose, accused his elder brother Ayodele Fayose, who turned 65 yearsof betraying everyone who helped him to rise to power, including his family members.
In a birthday video shared on his Facebook account, Isaac Fayose congratulated his brother on turning 65 but wasted no time highlighting what he described as Ayodele Fayose’s “spirit of selfishness” and disregard for those who stood by him.
“A birthday message to my brother Ayodele Peter Fayose at 65. May God bless your new age. I pray as you enter this new age, the spirit of selfishness in you will disappear and you can be a good man and turn a new leaf,” he said.
Isaac recalled how their late sister, Mrs. Bimpe Shorinolu, sacrificed her personal property in Lagos in support of Fayose’s political ambition two decades ago.
“I remember in 2002, my sister Bimpe Shorinolu sold her land in Maryland, Lagos for you to buy the PDP ticket when you didn’t have money anymore. She sold that land to raise N3 million to help you get the ticket,” he said.
Despite those sacrifices, Isaac alleges that his elder brother has turned his back on everyone — including his own family.
“My brother (Ayo Fayose) is ready to carry Wike’s bag as long as money is involved”-
~ Isaac Fayose says about his brother pic.twitter.com/TKzV1mpK3J
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“You betrayed everybody that has helped you in life to be where you are today. You had your birthday yesterday, and none of your siblings from your mother’s side were there — not even your mother. They didn’t invite her; they believe your mother is ‘a pain in the ass’,” he said.
Isaac Fayose further accused the former governor of abandoning his political allies, especially those in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a party he once led in Ekiti State.
“The party that gave you ticket twice to be governor, you betrayed them. You betrayed your political family in Ekiti, your siblings, your mother, even our late sisters,” he said.
He expressed disappointment in how Ayodele Fayose conducts himself compared to families like the Adelekes, Orji Uzor Kalus, and the Yar’aduas, whom he described as being united.
“Look at the Adeleke family, look at Orji Uzor Kalu’s family, look at the Yar’adua family — they stood together, they grew together, they moved together. But you believe once you are okay, every other person can go,” Isaac said.
Expressing both hurt and hope, Isaac said his criticism does not stem from bitterness but from a desire for his brother to change.
“We are not bitter. We are still praying for you. We wish you well. You are not our breadwinner. We are all doing well on our own level. But we want to tell you to turn a new leaf.”
